Power Pole Micro

[jhoffman]

Am I reading this right that you gotta buy the motor and the spike separate to the tune of $700 total? At $600 with the spike I'd still say its a tad high. $400 spike included I'd def try one on my aluminum.

[jhoffman]

too new??

[Glenn]

They retail for $595, all-inclusive.

[Tim Kelly]

You can get poles and mounts which they use on flats boats, just stick the spike through the mount and stab it into the bottom. I can't see what the motor adds to the deal?

[slonezp]

Am I reading this right that you gotta buy the motor and the spike separate to the tune of $700 total? At $600 with the spike I'd still say its a tad high. $400 spike included I'd def try one on my aluminum.

That's the way it appears.

[WIGuide]

They retail for $595, all-inclusive.

That price doesn't include the spike, or at least anywhere I've checked.

 

 

You can get poles and mounts which they use on flats boats, just stick the spike through the mount and stab it into the bottom. I can't see what the motor adds to the deal?

Those mounts cost anywhere from $100 to $250 a piece and you still have to buy the spike. The motor adds major convenience. With the manual systems you have to run to the back of your boat, pick the spikes up, put them in the bracket and then stick them into the bottom...if you can get them in. With the power pole you can deploy the spikes hands free and the units apply downward pressure to hold the spike down so it will hold your boat even if the spike can't dig deep into the bottom.

[Tim Kelly]

I thought the mini power pole or talon thing had a pole you had to put through it just like the manual ones?

[Sun Fish]

I thought the mini power pole or talon thing had a pole you had to put through it just like the manual ones?

 You don't have to put it in once you install it.  It's fixed in there and you just deploy and raise the spike via the motor/pump controls with the talons and regular power poles.  Not sure if the Mini requires removing the spike for trailering or anything like that.

[Tim Kelly]

OK.not sure it's worth $500 to save you from walking 15ft to the back of the boat though!

[slonezp]

OK.not sure it's worth $500 to save you from walking 15ft to the back of the boat though!

You're not walking anywhere. Its rated for 1500lbs total weight. It's designed for a small jon boat or hobie, or canoe. 

[ww2farmer]

My boat is right on the upper limit of the weight range for this, now I am not so sure about it..........IDK $700 for the stake and motor is a little steep, the clamp on bracket is more to add on yet, and so is the battery pack if you want to run it with that,  I am thinking a couple 10' fiberglass stakes from Grainger, and some farm shop fabricated brackets are looking more attractive all the time.

[VABasser]

Yeah $700 is steep. It's a tempting thought however, especially if they end up dropping the price some. A power pole would be so clutch for the waters I fish. I'm not sure my boat falls in the 1500lb range though, my guess is it's a bit over that. It's a Tracker 185 with a 60 horse. Three optima batteries in it because we've got a 24 volt TM. Ww2, what kind of boat do you have?

[ww2farmer]

 Ww2, what kind of boat do you have?

Tracker PT170 with a 25hp 4 stroke, I also have 3 batteries and run a 24v 70lb MK Maxxum. Boat/motor/trailer weigh 1800lbs, so minus the trailer it's close to the 1500lb limit.

[slonezp]

Tracker PT170 with a 25hp 4 stroke, I also have 3 batteries and run a 24v 70lb MK Maxxum. Boat/motor/trailer weigh 1800lbs, so minus the trailer it's close to the 1500lb limit.

Don't forget to add fuel and man boobs in your calculations. It's 1500lbs total weight. An 8ft Talon would be perfect for your rig. Runs about $500 more 

[Koofy Smacker]

I went through the same thing. Ended up waiting for a sale from TW and got my 8' Talon through them for 1200 and change. I needed a mounting bracket for either of them and the Talon was a much better choice for my needs. For reference it went on a G3 Eagle 175 with a 60hp

[ww2farmer]

Don't forget to add fuel and man boobs in your calculations. It's 1500lbs total weight. An 8ft Talon would be perfect for your rig. Runs about $500 more 

Enough beating around the bush big fella...........if you want pictures of the thunder jugs just ask. And yeah...I think If I go with a powered shallow anchor it will be the 8' Talon, untill then it will be a manual operated stake. That micro anchor seems like it's not going to work for me.

[Koofy Smacker]

Enough beating around the bush big fella...........if you want pictures of the thunder jugs just ask. And yeah...I think If I go with a powered shallow anchor it will be the 8' Talon, untill then it will be a manual operated stake. That micro anchor seems like it's not going to work for me.

It seems like it was more or less designed for tiny jon boats, canoes and kayaks. But even them I think it is way over priced for what it is. It is just too close in price for the real thing which doesnt require you to:

a.) buy a pole

b.) store the pole somewhere in the boat when not in use

c.) remove the pole when running down the lake or trailering.

[ww2farmer]

I liked the idea of the removable pole, I go in some tight spots where a regular power pole sticking up when it's folded  would not allow me to fit and access these spots. That's why when it's time, it's got to be a talon with the tilt down bracket now.